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OtsegoNewsletter_Spring2014NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2014 VIEW IN THIS ISSUE: Spring Clean Up Commission Openings Winter Reminders Pride in our Parks and Adopt-a-Street Otseg o The annual Easter Egg Hunt will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prairie Center, 8899 Nashua Avenue This free event is sponsored by the Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission. Kids are invited to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs (replenished throughout the event) as well as visit with the Easter Bunny. A bike giveaway, face painting, stickers and tattoos are also planned. For more information, visit the City’s website under the recreation tab or call City Hall. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Everyone is excited to get outside and spruce up their property after the long, cold winter. For more information regarding specific property maintenance requirements, please contact City Hall or visit the City’s website. There is a property self-test on the Code Enforcement page of the website to help evaluate the condition of your property and your neighborhood. Here are some City Code regulations to follow to help keep Otsego an attractive and inviting place to live: – Lawns and boulevard areas must be mowed regularly so that grass is not longer than eight (8) inches except as allowed by the City Code. – Noxious weeds must be eliminated before the plants go to seed. – Planting within the boulevard or public right-of-way (generally 16 feet behind the curb or street) is limited to deciduous trees with minimum clearance requirements for vehicles and pedestrians. Note that the City is not responsible any damage to plants or trees within the boulevard or public right-of-way. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Election Judges Needed Election judges are essential to our democracy by serving as officials to staff local polling places, administering election procedures, and ensure that the rights of voters are protected on Election Day. Serving as an election judge provides an opportunity to learn about the elections process and is a great service to our community. If you are interested in being an election judge, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall to receive an application. All election appointments are made by the City Councils at least 25 days before an election or about three months before the primary. If appointed, you must attend training conducted by the County Auditor. To be an election judge you must meet all of the following qualifications: • You must be eligible to vote in Minnesota • You must be able to read, write, and speak English • You cannot be a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of any election judge serving in the same precinct at the same time • You cannot be a candidate or the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of any candidate on the ballot in that precinct spring clean up The City will again partner with Metro Appliance Recycling to provide residents an opportunity to do some spring cleaning of their yard and home with Clean Up Week between Monday, May 5 and Saturday, May 10. Clean Up Week with Metro Appliance Recycling offers City residents discounted rates for disposal of unwanted goods for recycling that cannot be handled in the regular trash. People will need to present identification to verify residency and drop items off at Metro Appliance Recycling at 16403 60th Street in Otsego between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday- Friday and 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The following is a list of items accepted and the cost for residents: Items not accepted include: paint, oil, antifreeze, yard waste and general garbage. Contact Metro Appliance Recycling at 763.241.8787 with questions. OTSEGO PARKS AND TRAILS Get out and enjoy Otsego’s many parks and trails. A complete listing of the City’s parks and their amenities along with a map of their locations and City trails is available on the City website under the Parks and Recreation tab. ROOM RENTAL AT PRAIRIE CENTER Need space for seating and catering services for a large gathering? How about a smaller area for group meetings? A variety of community rooms are available for rental at the newly renovated Prairie Center. Visit the City website under Parks and Recreation or call City Hall for more information. Residential Appliances: $10.00/each CRT Televisions/Monitors: $0.40/lbs. Electronics and computers: $0.25/lbs. Scrap metal: Free Stuffed chair/couch: $25.00/each Wood furniture: $5.00/each Batteries: Free Light car/truck tires: $5.00/each Tractor/heavy truck tires: $45.00/each Fluorescent bulbs: $0.50/each Cell phone: Free Otsego History Day Presentation Come out and join the Otsego Heritage Preservation Commission as they detail the unique and vivid history of Otsego on Saturday, May 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Prairie Center. People will be able to see the many historical artifacts that the Commission currently has. A historical presentation will also be given by the Commission which will recreate a history of Otsego through documented facts and transcript. Coffee and rolls will be served. SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 Otsego Volunteers The Otsego Lions Club was chartered in March of 2013 and has been busy getting the Club organized and involved in the community. The Otsego Lions are looking to expand their outreach with volunteer projects in the community and looking to assist residents. If you or someone you know could use assistance with household chores, snow shoveling, lawn care, repairs or other needs the Otsego Lions are ready to serve. You may contact the City Planner at 763.441.4414 to be put in touch with the Otsego Lions. New members are also always welcome! Greetings Neighbors! SHELTER RESERVATIONS The shelter at Prairie Park may be reserved by families, organizations or other groups during the weekends throughout the summer. The shelter has picnic tables, charcoal grills and electric service available. Three-hour reservation periods are available each day of the week. There is a fee to reserve the shelter of $10.00 for weekdays and $20.00 for weekend (plus State sales tax) for each three-hour reservation period. To reserve the shelter at Prairie Park, visit the City website at www. ci.otsego.mn.us under the recreation tab for online reservations or call City Hall. Are you ready for severe weather? Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 21-25. According to the National Weather Service, Minnesota experiences an average of 40 tornadoes per year. In 2012, 37 twisters touched down. A record was set in 2010 with 104 tornadoes across the state. Understanding this threat and knowing what to do when a tornado is approaching can save lives. Two of the most important events during Severe Weather Awareness Week are the annual statewide tornado drills. These drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families. ________ Severe Weather Awareness Week is a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build an emergency kit. Specific information about severe weather topics, including fact sheets, checklists, data and other resources is available Minnesota Department of Public Safety website. https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather- awareness-preparedness/Pages/default.aspx and www.ready.gov. ________ Here are a few ideas to help prepare your family for a severe weather occurrence: – Build an emergency kit. – Purchase a NOAA All Warnings Radio for your home. – Wireless Emergency Alerts are able to sound on all newer model cell phones during an actual tornado warning. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a great opportunity to learn about these new alerts. The fact sheet can assist you in explaining this new technology. – The City has installed warning sirens throughout the City as an emergency alert only for people outdoors. The sirens are controlled by Wright County and will sounded for severe weather including sustained winds over 54 mph or hail larger than three-quarters of an inch in diameter or other emergencies and can be controlled based on specific weather patterns. Residents may hear sirens being sounded in adjacent communities that are in Hennepin or Sherburne Counties that are not controlled by Wright County. There are also emergency sirens within Otsego located by Xcel Energy related to the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, which are also sounded for non- power plant related incidents. Residents should be aware that all of these sirens are interconnected so if one is needed to be set off due to an emergency in Clearwater, these sirens in Otsego will also sound. Sirens are tested by Wright County on the first Wednesday of each month by sounding them at approximately 1:00 p.m., with City staff in the field to verify that the siren is functioning properly. ________ The City Council encourages you and your family to take advantage of Severe Weather Awareness week to review your own emergency procedures and prepare for weather related hazards. No t e s f r o m t h e M a y o r Dogs & Cats Dogs are required by the City Code to be kept within the boundaries of their owners’ property or otherwise leashed or controlled by electronic device by a responsible person so as to effectively be under control as by leash. Cats are also prohibited from running at large. THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION HAS ESTABLISHED CARRICK’S LANDING AT AND THE AREA WEST OF THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT PRAIRIE PARK AS OFF-LEASH AREAS FOR DOGS. Feces must picked up and disposed of from yards, City parks and trails or otherwise be subject to enforcement of nuisance violations. To report a dog or cat running at large, a dangerous dog or barking dog that is disturbing the peace, please call the Wright County Sheriff by dialing 911. PRSRTD STDU.S. POSTAGEPAID PERMIT NO. 1791 TWIN CITIES, MN Time Dated Material CITY HALL: 13400 90th Street NE Otsego, MN 55330 PHONE NUMBERS Main: 763-441-4414 Building Dept.: 763-441-2593 Utility Billing: 763-441-2310 Fax: 763-441-9163 RECREATION INFO LINE: 763-235-3150 OFFICE HOURS: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – Noon CITY COUNCIL: Jessica Stockamp (Mayor) Tom Darkenwald Vern Heidner Doug Schroeder Jason Warehime CITY WEBSITE www.ci.otsego.mn.us * Information listed herein as being available on the City website will also be mailed upon request by calling City Hall. HYDRANT FLUSHING The Utility Operations Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City in April. Flushing the hydrants removes sediment and mineral build up within the City’s water lines to maintain water quality and also tests the system for adequate flows. NOTE: The cap may be left off of some hydrants after the water is turned off to allow the fixture to drain completely but City staff will return to replace the cap. The schedule for flushing is as follows: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Riverwood National: April 3 East of Nashua Ave.: April 14-18 West of Nashua Ave.: April 21-25 PRIDE IN OUR PARKS & ADOPT-A-STREET The City encourages people of all ages, including residents, community groups and businesses, to help keep Otsego clean, safe and more attractive through two community programs: Pride in Our Parks volunteers assist in picking up debris, raking leaves, planting and maintaining vegetation, special projects and to help identify needed repairs in our parks. Adopt-A-Street is a partnership between volunteers and the City Public Works Department whereby participants assist in picking up debris, planting and maintaining boulevard vegetation, special projects and to make visual inspections roadway areas to identify maintenance issues. Pride in Our Park and Adopt-Street volunteers make a two year commitment for activities. Otsego Public Works staff provides basic oversight, safety vests, tools and materials as may be needed. The City also places a sign within the park or at the approaches to the adopted street crediting the individual, group or organization for their efforts. More information about Pride in Our Parks and the Adopt-A-Street programs, including possible projects, available parks or streets and application forms, is available at the on the City’s website or by calling City Hall. FREE! FREE! SPRING & SUMMER 2014 – PROGRAM GUIDE &PARKSRecreation CITY OF OTSEGO Visit the City’s website to receive the most up-to-date information! Register online at www.ci.otsego.mn.us ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK JUNE 10 Koo Koo Kanga Roo Let the dance party begin JUNE 17 Kid Power with Rachel Live music and live animal show JUNE 24 Raptor Center Program includes four raptors including a bald eagle JULY 1 Circus Manduhai Mongolian Circus Act JULY 15 Brian Richards Magic Show Fun interactive magic show JULY 22 Kid Dance Interactive DJ Party JULY 29 Schieffelly Puppets Entertaining puppet show AUGUST 5 Splatter Sisters Family Entertainment AUGUST 12 Brodini Family Comedy & Magic Show AUGUST 19 Zoo Mobile See a variety of different animals AUGUST 26 Minnesota Sea Life Aquarium Educational Show and Live Marine Animal Touching Pool Stations TUESDAYS: 10 a.m. Sponsored by: Second Annual OTSEGO “KICK-OFF” ADULT KICKBALL TOURNAMENT Call your neighbors, friends and co-workers to come out and play in this the 2nd Annual Otsego Kick-Off adult kickball tournament. Otsego Parks and Rec and New Life Community are teaming up and running a one day tournament, there will be trophies for first place and best uniforms! Visit the City website for more information. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Otsego Prairie Park $50 PER TEAM NEW SENIOR ACTIVITY TIME MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Starting June 2 at Prairie Center. SMEAR CARDS Come and play Smear cards every Monday. Join us for a morning of fun. No need to pre-register. MONDAY, JUNE 2 at 10 a.m. Prairie Center $1.25/PERSON “500” CARDS Come and join the fun! No need to pre- register. TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Prairie Center FREE OTSEGO MOVIE NIGHT Bring the family out and enjoy an outdoor movie* on our 16’ movie screen. All the movies are free and will be making a visit at a variety of parks throughout Otsego. In case of inclement weather movies will move inside to Prairie Center. Please call the Rec Info line at 763-235-3150 the day of the movie. MOVIE SCHEDULE AND LOCATION: AUGUST 1: ADULT MOVIE NIGHT! Plan an adult night out and come to OTSEGO REGIONAL PARK. Remember to bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Adult Movie: Couples Retreat (PG) Sponsored by: ALL MOVIES BEGIN AT SUNSET KIDS GARAGE SALE If you’re looking for a good deal, the Kids’ Garage Sale is for you. SATURDAY, MAY 3: 12-3 p.m. Prairie Center The Little Free Library is excepting donations of children’s books. SELL AT THE GARAGE SALE Kids ages 6-13 may sell at the garage sale by renting a table. The community is invited to come to shop for no charge. To sign up to sell at the KIDS GARAGE SALE, or for more info, visit www. ci.otsego.mn.us or call 763.235.3148. SATURDAY, MAY 3: 12-3 p.m. Prairie Center Table Rental: $10 AUGUST 13 Lily Pond Despicable Me 2 (PG) AUGUST 20 School Knoll Frozen (PG) AUGUST 27 Beaudry Meadows Monsters University (G) SEPTEMBER 5 Zimmer The Nut Job (PG) SEPTEMBER 12 Frankfort Planes (PG) SEPTEMBER 19 Prairie Park The Hobbit-The Desolation of Smaug (PG 13) THEATER CLASSES MY LITTLE LIBRARY STORY TIME Coming to a park near you! The Little Library Story Time will be rotating through Otsego Parks throughout the summer. Kids, bring your parents and come and play with friends, read stories, make an art project, play some games, and have a snack! What better way to spend time with your child, meet other families, and be outdoors! WEDNESDAYS: 10-11 a.m. Prairie Park June 10-August 26 (Week of the July 4th off) THURSDAYS: 10-11 a.m. At the following Parks: June 12: FrankFort Park June 19: Kittredge Park June 26: School Knoll Park July 10: Lily Pond Park July 17: Carricks Waterfront Landing July 24: Beaudry Meadows Park July 31: Zimmer Park August 7: Wright County Regional Park August 14: Frankfort Park August 21: Kittredge Park KIDS ZONE How about some summer fun? Come to our “Kids Zone” preschool summer program. This program will involve the children in a wide variety of experiences to arouse their curiosity, challenge their physical and intellectual abilities, and to build self-esteem. This program is designed for children 4-6 years old. Child must be 4 by April 1, 2014 Miss Amy has been teaching preschool for over 15 years. She currently teaches our Tiny Tot program and has recently won a community service award for successfully starting the “Little Free Library” program in our park system. WEDNESDAYS, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Session 1: June 4-June 25 No class the week of the July 4 Session 2: July 9-July 30 Session 3: August 6 – August 27 Prairie Park Center $48 per session YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM Fun is the number one rule with the parks and recreation youth golf program. Riverwood National golf pros will provide in-depth instruction and supervision in proper swing, chipping, putting rules, and etiquette. TUESDAYS: 6-7:30 p.m. 4 Sessions: July 29-August 19 Riverwood National Golf Course $40 OTSEGO SAFETY CAMP The City of Otsego Police Commission and the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department are pairing up to offer a day of fun and learning. Campers will learn all about fire, electrical, water, bike and per- sonal safety. Local businesses and service personal will be on hand throughout the day to teach campers the do’s and don’ts of safety. Campers will get lunch, t-shirt, and a goodie bag to bring home. TUESDAY, JUNE 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Before & After Care 7-9 a.m. & 3-6 p.m. Prairie Center $20 Safety Camp Only $35 Including Before & Or After Care SAFE ON MY OWN Summer is almost here and this is a perfect time to offer a safety class that will teach your child how to prevent and how to be prepared for emergencies. Topics covered will be how to be safe on your way home and after you arrive, phone safety, and basic first aid. This class will help build confidence to empower our children to keep themselves safe. FRIDAY, MAY 2, 6-8 p.m. Ages 7 - 10 Prairie Center $10 MOTHER/DAUGHTER SELF DEFENSE CLASS Calling all moms, daughters, aunts, sisters, grandmas! Give the lesson of being safe and protected. Self-defense experts Kevin Teachout from Dojo Karate and Kelli Ploumen are offering a class to learn tips to make you more aware of your surroundings and practice role-playing drills to effectively set both verbal and physical boundaries in social and/or unfamiliar situations. At the end of the workshop, you will have the chance to purchase safety items at a discounted rate from Damsels in Defense. TUESDAY JULY 15: 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 11 and up Prairie Center $40 Find more information, programs or register online at www.ci.otsego.mn.us. For questions or more information, call 763-235-3148. The City of Otsego and SOAR Regional Arts are proud to present our first summer collaboration of theater camps. STAGE COMBAT The emphasis is on the development of technique and the process of the work rather than the performance, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and the fundamental techniques needed to protect the actor and their instrument when engaged in dramatic physical encounters on stage. MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 9-13 Stage Combat for AGES 7-12 9:30.-10:15 a.m. Stage Combat for AGES 13-18 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $43 (Includes T-Shirt) Instructor: Annie Enneking BEGINNING BROADWAY A great introductory dance class for boys and girls! Instructor will teach the participants with a fun and energetic style that is sure to captivate the little starlets. The participants will learn basic introductory dance and movement in the classic musical theatre styling of tap. The class will culminate in a brief performance on the final day. MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 9-13 Beginning Broadway for AGES 5-7 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. $33 (Includes T-Shirt) Instructor: TBA Max 25 Participants BROADWAY STARS An exciting class designed for youth who love musical theater! The instructor will use a dynamic, captivating, and motivational style of teaching to lead and coach the participants dance routines in the style of jazz. Specifically, participants will learn the crucial art of acting and dancing at the same time, while enhancing their jazz dance skills. The class will culminate in a short performance on the final day. MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 9-13 Broadway Stars for AGES 8-12 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $43 (Includes T-Shirt) Instructor: TBA SOCCER CAMP This program is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of soccer in a fun supportive environment. Skills that will be works on are dribbling, shooting, passing, and team work. Participants will also have chance to scrimmage. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Session 1: June 9- July 9 No Class the week of July 4 Session 2: July 14-August 6 4-6 Year-Olds: 9-9:45 a.m. 7-9 Year-Olds: 10-10:45 a.m. Prairie Park $25 MULTI-SPORT CAMP This camp gives an introduction to girls and boys to the fun and excitement of sports. There is no pressure, just lots of fun! Sports that will be introduced will be soccer, flag football and basketball. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Session 1: June 9- July 9 No Class the week of July 4 Session 2: July 14-August 6 6-10 Year-Olds: 11-11:45 a.m. Prairie Park $25 OTSEGO PARK RACING SERIES Come out for these fun races at parks throughout the City of Otsego. Kids will be able to race against others their same age and all runners will get a ribbon for participating. There will be three races throughout the summer each one at a different park. All races are sponsored by Three Rivers Fitness. WEDNESDAYS June 25 — Frankfort July 23— Zimmer Park August 20 — Waterfront East Races start at 7:00 p.m. Please pre-register for each race. FREE ARCHERY CLASS Young Archers come out and learn or refine your archery skills this summer. Otsego Parks & Rec and Midwest Archery are working together to provide a quality archery program. Kids will learn archery with the instruction of the professional staff of Midwest Archery. THURSDAYS: June 12-July 10 No class the week of the July 4 9-10 a.m. Beginner Class 10-11 a.m. Intermediate Class located at Midwest Archery $45 TINY T-BALL Tiny T-Ball is a fun league where parents can be right next to their child as they experience one of their first sporting experiences. Kids will learn how much fun playing sports can be while refining their skills in hand-eye coordination, running, and sportsmanship. Kids will get a t-shirt and a hat. TUESDAYS: June 10-July 29 No games the week of the July 4 3-4 Year-Olds w/Parents 5:30-6:15 p.m. Otsego Prairie Park $35 T-BALL T-Ball is an entry-level league to introduce young players to baseball. Players will develop their skills while focusing on the basic fundamentals of throwing, fielding and hitting. Teams sizes are small at about 8-10 players per team. Players all hit from an adjustable batting tee. All participants will receive a t-shirt and hat. TUESDAYS: June 10-July 29 No games the week of July 4 5-6 Year-Olds 6:30-7:30 p.m. Otsego Prairie Park $35 TENNIS Our summer program has been designed to introduce young players ages 5 to 12 to the game of tennis. Our summer camps are set up to first introduce the basic rules and skills of tennis in the camps. Then, during drills, the kids are using the talent and skills they learned to practice the game and strengthen their abilities, finishing with a tournament August 2. Beginner through experienced welcome. Each child will be assigned a coach and a court based on their abilities. You can sign up for one camp session or both as well as one drill session or both. All camps and drills are Monday-Thursday. No Friday Sessions. All sessions are at School Knoll Park. CAMPS Session 1: June 16-19 2-3:30 p.m. Session 2: June 23-26 2-3:30 p.m. $60 PER SESSION DRILLS Session 1: July 7-10 2-3:30 p.m. Session 2: July 14-17 2-3:30 p.m. $75 PER SESSION CHEER AMERICA Cheer America is a cheerleading and dance program for children ages 4 to 16. Students learn popular cheers, chants, jumps, leaps and choreographed pom pom/dance routines. For more info, please visit their website: www.cheer-america-minnesota.com. THURSDAYS: June 5-August 14 No Class the week of July 4 4-7 Year-Olds: 6-6:45 p.m. 8-16 Year-Olds: 7-7:45 p.m. Prairie Center $70 BASIC DANCE CAMP This introductory class will teach basic dance techniques in a fun atmosphere. Some dance techniques learned are: grande jete, pirouette and battement. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS July 15-August 14 4-8 Year-Olds; 9:00-9:45 am Prairie Center $40 PAINTBALL IN THE PARK: Paintball is coming to Otsego! Special Forces Paintball Buffalo is teaming up with the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department to offer a day of paintball fun at the Prairie Park Ballfields! There will be games for all ages and ability levels: SATURDAY, JULY 19 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prairie Park Ballfield SPLATMASTER A low impact version of paintball and is available for all ages! Parents and kids can play this one together. 2-Player Game Games last as long as the splat balls do! $5 BEGINNER PACKAGE Offers people ages 13 and over the ability to tryout paintball without buying the equipment. This package includes every- thing you need to play a round of paintball! $25 for a day pass Participants must buy paint on site $15 for 500 rounds SPEEDBALL In this game the playing field is composed of bunkers of the same location and number on each side of the field, that provide an equal playing field for each team competing. $20 for a day pass, which includes air Participants must buy paint on site $15 for 500 rounds FIND MORE CLASSES ONLINE! ZUMBA Leave your inhibitions at the door and join the fun! Zumba classes will have you moving to the beat in no time. Get ready to get lost in the music and dance your way to a firmer, better body. Zumba combines motivating music with unique moves and combinations. It is a ‘feel happy’ workout and you’ll love the results. EVENING OPTION MONDAY: 5:45-6:30 p.m. Session 1: May 19 June 2, 9, 16 Session 2: June 23, 30 July 7, 14 Session 3: July 21, 28 August 4, 11 $15 PER SESSION WEEKEND OPTION SATURDAYS: 9-10:00 a.m. Session 1: June 7, 14, 21 and 28 $15 PER SESSION BUTTS & GUTS Tighten and tone all regions of the lower body and core with this toning class. Emphasis on the abs, glutes, legs, and lower back using light weights and body resistance. No previous experience necessary. If you have weights, you are encouraged to bring them for added intensity. MONDAYS: 5:30-6:15 a.m. Session 1: May 5, 12, 19, and June 2 Session 2: June 9, 16, 23, and 30 $15 PER SESSION TEEN HIP HOP This class will provide a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance moves and styles in a fun-filled class environment. We will utilize upbeat music from various genres including today’s latest hits. The resulting outcome is an energetic class that not only teaches styles of Hip Hop movements and techniques, but also instills rhythm and precision in your movement. MONDAYS: 6:45-7:30 p.m. Session 1: June 9, 16, 23 and 30 $20 PER SESSION FULL BODY BARRE FUSION This ballet inspired class focuses on isolated exercises, alignment, flexibility and posture to give you chiseled abs, legs and arms as well as a lifted butt. Barre Fusion is a great workout that brings strength, balance, and flexibility together. No dance experience is required and all fitness levels will be accommodated. We encourage you to bring light weights. THURSDAYS 5:30 – 6:15 a.m. Session 1: May 1, 8, 15, and 22 Session 2: June 5, 12, 19 and 26 Session 3: July 3, 10, 17 and 24 Session 4: July 31, August 7, 14 and 21 $15 EACH SESSION TURBO KICK Turbo Kick is a combination of intense kickboxing and dance moves, all perfectly choreographed to high energy and motivating music. Kick up your energy level, tighten and tone, sweat it out and kick off the pounds!! Turbo Kick requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. TUESDAYS: 5:30 – 6:15 a.m. Session 1: April 29, May 6, 13 and 20 Session 2: June 3, 10, 17 and 24 Session 3: July 1, 8, 15 and 22 Session 4: July 29, August 5, 12 and 19 $15 EACH SESSION THREE RIVERS FITNESS SECOND ANNUAL 5K Join the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department and Three Rivers Fitness for the 2nd Annual 5K . SATURDAY, MAY 17 8:30 a.m. registration; 9:00 a.m. race starts Online registration only: $30 until May 3; $35 after May 4 through race day. To register, visit www.threeriversevents.com. DATE NIGHT COUPLES CANOE TRIP Couples will park at the Otsego County Park and be bused to Ellison Park in Monticello. From Monticello, couples will be guided down the Mississippi River back to Otsego Regional Park. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are also included so sit back and enjoy an evening on the river. At the completion of the canoe trip, a picnic dinner will be served in the park. After dinner, plan on staying and watching the movie “Couples Retreat” on our large outdoor movie screen. You will have VIP seating (please bring your own chairs or blankets) and snacks will be served. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1: 5 p.m. Otsego Regional Park (15186 96th Street NE) $80 per couple > DR. MOM > GREEN LIVING FOR A CHEMICAL FREE HOME > LEARN ABOUT METABOLIC SYNDROME www.ci.otsego.mn.us ADULT FITNESS CLASSES: All classes held at PRAIRIE CENTER PARENT/CHILD INTRODUCTION TO FIREARMS Otsego Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Target Sports MN Indoor Gun Range to offer parents and children (ages 10–18) an opportunity to experience the shooting sports together! In this three hour class a certified NRA firearm instructor will teach the skills necessary to safely handle and use a firearm. Participants will also have an opportunity to try a variety of .22 caliber firearms. Class fee includes: classroom material, firearm usage, ammunition, targets, hearing and eye protection and range time. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $74 per parent/child pair YOUTH FIREARM CAMP This NEW camp is designed for youth, ages 10–17, interested in learning more about firearms. Each day of camp will include firearm instruction followed by an opportunity to shoot on the range. Class instruction will cover the skills necessary to safely and effectively handle a variety of firearms. The range time will include basic target shooting along with interactive shooting games! Class fee includes the following: firearm usage, ammunition, targets, hearing and eye protection and range time. JULY 14-17 Ages 10-13 JULY 21-24 Ages 14-17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $180 CLASSES HELD AT TARGET SPORTS MN INDOOR GUN RANGE www.TargetSportsMN.com Visit www.ci.otsego.mn.us to learn more about the First Annual Otsego Parks and Recreation PHOTO CONTEST!